Stories

Highlighting the Movement’s Global Influence

From the prosperous cities of Canada to the culturally rich matriarchal villages of rural India, community foundations have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to connect people to resources to effect positive change. Often, philanthropic initiatives have to overcome stiff odds or break new ground. Indeed, willingness to take risks is a hallmark of the 50 foundation-backed partnerships and programs highlighted here. Additional first-person accounts of civic improvements catalyzed by the narrators’ organizations contribute to a deeper understanding of the wide-ranging influence of the community foundation movement.